What 23andMe’s bankruptcy means for your DNA data

The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, prompting people who’ve used the service and sent in DNA samples to be analyzed to wonder what will happen to their…

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23andMe files for bankruptcy, putting its hoard of personal health information at risk

Even for Silicon Valley, the land of multibillion-dollar “unicorn” startups, the launch of 23andMe in 2006 attracted special attention. Formed to offer genetic testing services directly to consumers, who spit…

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The battle for 23andMe’s DNA customer data

A bankruptcy filing by personalized genomics firm 23andMe (ME) calls into question what happens to its most valuable asset: genetic data from 15 million customers. “I think the law on…

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First Alert: Record-warm today, then scattered thunderstorms Wednesday PM

I’m on vacation most of this week, like many of you, enjoying Oregon’s spring break. Who knew that OE is a violent wind in the Faroe Islands AND a Scrabble…

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Donald Trump’s executive order to change election voting: What to know

Donald Trump has issued an executive order to change some of the processes around voting in the U.S, to promote “free, fair, and honest elections.” The Context The President has…

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Lottery making big changes soon: ‘It’s a dumpster fire’

Mega Millions players, take heed. There’s some big changes coming to the immensely popular lottery game soon. And one of them may not be all too positive. According to a…

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Mega Millions lottery changes the stakes beginning April 8

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mega Millions is undergoing an overhaul beginning next month, with changes that lottery officials say should lead to improved odds of winning and larger jackpots. The odds…

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Tornadoes, 60 mph winds, large hail could hit Portland area on Wednesday

Severe weather threatens the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, March 26, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Severe weather threatens the Pacific Northwest Wednesday as hail, wind, and a tornado chance return to…

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Mega Millions winning numbers for March 25 drawing: Jackpot up to $344 million

One lucky person won the Mega Millions jackpot, which rose to $344 million for Tuesday’s drawing after no one won the top prize on Friday night. The jackpot winner can…

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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan 2025. Here’s when Muslims will celebrate

Ramadan, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and it comes to an end on March 30…

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